Nationwide Generosity Boosts Recovery Efforts in WNC

Published on January 22, 2025

Catholic Charities is a nonprofit organization with a mission to strengthen families, build communities, and reduce poverty regardless of religious affiliation. Their range of services typically includes immigration services, food and clothing assistance, support for families of veterans, mental health services, and social advocacy, but since Hurricane Helene hit WNC, their focus has shifted to disaster relief.

The Charlotte Diocese serves the 46 westernmost NC counties and the Qualla Boundary, and typically operates on an annual budget of $9 million, including government funding for specific programs. Within seven weeks of Helene’s destruction, the agency received more than $6.5 million in additional monetary donations, according to Director Jesse Boeckermann.

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